Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.   Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »

Connect the past with the present and explore the Museum's changing exhibitions through hands-on play, group story times, guided tours, and an immersive art project for all ages.   To begin, travel the world with a tour and story in The Global Language of Headwear, featuring 89 headdresses from around the globe. Then, bring it... Read more »

Monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each... Read more »

Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!   Travel the world and explore the culture of places you've perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and... Read more »

Max Moses Heller: Jewish Mayor in the Sunbelt South  Presented by Dr. Andrew Baker, Clemson University Dr. Andrew Baker, Clemson University, examines the life and legacy of Max Moses Heller, a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria, who built a successful manufacturing firm in Greenville, South Carolina and entered politics after his retirement at a relatively... Read more »

Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.   Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »

Training Our Soldiers: WWII on the Homefront  World War II was often referred to as a "Total War," meaning that the American homefront (men, women, and children) played a vital role in winning the war. Through a guided tour, children will learn how the war impacted daily American life . They will also learn about... Read more »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023.   The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015,  provides free access to educational... Read more »

Call it a block party. Call it a jamboree. Call it whatever you like.. but do not miss out as we celebrate the opening of the summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle! From live music with Israel Bailey & the Delinquents to sweet treats from Molly and Myle’s Ice Cream truck to Kenny Rogers’ photography and headdresses... Read more »

Monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each... Read more »